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Ending wild animal entertainment

Every day, animals suffer in the name of entertainment

Hundreds of thousands of wild animals across the world are snatched from natural habitats, forced into captivity and subjected to abuse, both mentally and physically, in the name of entertainment and profit.

Sadly, many tourists who love animals may actually contribute to animal suffering because they are unaware of this hidden cruelty.

Whether it’s riding an elephant, walking with lions, or swimming with dolphins – these might all seem like fun ways to interact with wild animals when on vacation. In reality, they cause intense suffering and pain for the animals involved.

Read our report, "The Show Can't Go On", on wild animal entertainment to learn more about the problem.

Wild animal entertainment is animal abuse - help us stop cruel animal attractions once and for all

Protecting animals on holiday: an animal-friendly travel guide

We're calling for animal-friendly tourists and tour operators worldwide to work with us, reduce demand, keep wild animals wild and stop cruel animal attractions once and for all.

That's why we've put together a guide to animal-friendly travel, to help you make informed decisions about animal experiences on your holiday.

Tell the world:

Please also share our video to let others know the truth about the horrors that go on behind the scenes, all in the name of animal entertainment. The more people who know the truth, the more animals we can save.